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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
7
A crowded Home News column lists many Cedar Rapids visitors including Burr Finch, John Locher, Mrs. F. J. Gross, Mrs. Hunnicut, Rev. J. W. Innes, Lewis H. Lang, Eugene Byers, Henry Templeton, Mrs. Elmer Hubbard, and others. Local merchants advertise Deutrick and Burrichter goods as Christmas gifts, with specials on Underwear, towels, silks, and candy. The county board met this week and several residents travel to Chicago and Austin.
A long string of society items fills the Monticello column with visits, travel, and local happenings. Names include Anna Scheer, A Dewitt, Herman and Nannie Hanken, D Delay, Mary Corcoran, and many more tied to Davenport Wyoming Cedar Rapids Dubuque and surrounding area. Includes theater specials at Electric, sales by Luken Bros, and holiday promotions at Lambertson's. Also reports on deaths, railway incidents, boxing mishap, hog trade, and upcoming meetings led by Mystic Workers and Rev. J W Innes on the saloon issue.
Hicas and Ricklefs announce as sole agents for Munsingwear undergarments for ladies misses and children in the Lovell Block offering union or two piece styles through their shop location.
Three hoboes without money or friends were given city beds in the lock-up last Monday night. They were fed in the morning and released to pass on as tramps remain scarce in cold weather.
An altercation on a Pike's train left Baggageman Warden with a broken hand and cracked nose while station agent Alex Blair suffered a damaged headlight. Blame remains undetermined as both sides claim contrasting motives.
Louis Hoag, son of Elmer E. Hoag of Monticello, starred as quarterback for Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois. The team went undefeated in 1910, defeating Monroe 33 to 5 Carthage 0 Lewiston 0 Christian U 0 Carthage 0 and Illinois team 78 to 0. Hoag earned praise as a top Illinois quarterback for leadership grit and skill.
J A Voorhees announces resignation as mayor of Monticello through The Express citing private business interests. He thanks residents for seven years of support and asks the city council and new mayor to receive strong public backing. He will remain in Monticello and devote time to his business.
The opera house managers announce they have contracted Paid in Full to guarantee the company. The show, billed as the best on the road, will appear at the opera house on Monday December 12.
The November term of the district court opened at Anamosa on November 28 with Judge F. C. Brison presiding. The grand jury was empaneled. several final reports were approved and estate matters and guardianships were handled, including allowances for the widow’s support and sales of real estate. Various guardians and appraisers were appointed and several cases were settled or continued, with numerous decrees and dismissals recorded.
The senior class continues play preparations with George Heisey as hero and Jeff in the lead role after Doc was considered. Practice will start once books arrive. New uncles join the high school scene, and eight member Bojer club enforces quirky rap rules. Seniors discuss Mancbeth study, German lessons, and upcoming holiday, while freshmen plan skating and sophomores host a skating party. Local notes mention Miller on law origin, a freshman physiology lunch, and two black-eyed skaters from Tuesday. Several ads close the item for Christmas gifts and store offerings.
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